Paris 24 July 2024: Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that leading Indian philanthropist and founder of the Reliance Foundation, Ms. Nita M. Ambani represented India as a member of the IOC at the ongoing 142nd IOC in Paris. Re-elected unanimously with 100% of the vote in the session. Nita M. Ambani Re-Elected as IOC Member”
Speaking after her re-election, Mrs. Nita. M. Ambani said, “I feel very honored to be re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. I thank President Bach and all my colleagues at the IOC for their faith and trust in me.
This re-election is not only a personal milestone, but also a recognition of India's growing influence in the global sports arena. I share this moment of joy and pride with every Indian and look forward to continuing our efforts to strengthen the Olympic Movement in India and around the world.”
Nita Ambani was first appointed to join this prestigious organization at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016. Since then, Nita Ambani, as India's first woman to join the IOC, has propelled India's sporting ambitions and Olympic vision, along with intensive efforts for the association since its inception.
His efforts included organizing the first session of the IOC in over 40 years at Mumbai in October 2023, which was widely praised for presenting a newly ambitious India to the world.
As the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani seeks to empower millions of Indians with resources and opportunities. They run various campaigns in the fields of sports, education, health, arts and culture – all aimed at improving the lives of people across the country.
Since its inception, Reliance Foundation has been at the forefront of advancing India's sports development through its grassroots to elite programs reaching over 22.9 million children and youth in India. This organization focuses on promoting various types of sports across India, especially in the remote areas where sports and equipment facilities are not provided.
As part of a long-term partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Reliance Foundation is launching India House for the first time at the Paris Olympics 2024 this summer. India House will be a “home away from home” for the athletes, a place to celebrate victories and present India's Olympic journey to the world. It reflects India's ambitions to become a dominant force in sports on the global stage, promoting further Olympic success and paving the way for hosting future Games.
